Bossier City, Louisiana
Bossier City: The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
About
Bossier City is a city located in the county of Bossier Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 61,315 and a population density of 539 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 68,159 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1882.
Quick Facts about Bossier City
| Population | 68,159 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Bossier Parish |
| Phone Area Codes | 318 |
| Area | 113.69 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.5160,-93.7321 |
| Altitude | 174 feet / 53 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1883 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:24:37 (15th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 71111 |
| Density | 600 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth | 10.04% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 66℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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Geography
Bossier City is located at 32°30'58"N 93°43'56"W (32.5159900, -93.7321200).
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Weather
66°F
Partly Cloudy
5 to 10 mph S
Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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The population of Bossier City increased by 10.04% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61,315 | - | census |
| 2011 | 63,540 | 3.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 65,414 | 2.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 66,191 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 67,078 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 68,157 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 68,125 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 68,471 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 68,316 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 68,159 | -0.23% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,428 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,487 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,666 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,489 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 8.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 28.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 69.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 28.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 331 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.3% |
Bossier City zip code is 71111.
County name: Bossier, County
fips: 22015
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $141,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,200 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $385 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,128 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,491 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.58 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 136,627 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,657 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $66,641 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,594 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 846 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 395 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 325 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 342 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 472 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 122 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 691 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 625.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 18.36 |
People born in Bossier City (30)
People born in Bossier City, including musician and songwriter Shannon Leto, actor and musician Jared Leto, American-Canadian singer-songwriter, producer Jesse Winchester, .
More notable people
- Kim Gandy (American feminist) she was born in 25/01/1954
- Judi Ann Mason (American writer) she was born in 02/02/1955
- Larry Robinson (American basketball player) he was born in 11/01/1968
- Arlene Howell (American actress) she was born in 25/10/1939
- Blayne Weaver (American actor) he was born in 09/04/1976
- Al Smith (professional baseball umpire) he was born in 11/06/1925
- Alex Pourteau (American professional wrestler) he was born in 30/10/1969
- B. J. Ryan (American baseball player) he was born in 27/12/1975
- Dennis Swilley (American football player) he was born in 28/06/1955
- Earl C. Poitier (American actor) he was born in 16/12/1974
- John Fritchey (American politician) he was born in 02/03/1964
- Kenyon Cotton (Player of American football (1974-2010)) he was born in 23/02/1974
- Mike Thomas (American sportsperson and gridiron football player) he was born in 04/06/1987
- Robert Adley (businessman and politician from Benton, Louisiana) he was born in 03/09/1947
- Steve Davis (quarterback (1952-2013)) he was born in 19/11/1952
- Buck Robley (American professional wrestler) he was born in 01/01/1942
- Weldon Brown (American football player) he was born in 12/05/1987
- Seth Lugo (American professional baseball pitcher) he was born in 17/11/1989
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bossier City, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485962 | VH Barber & Styling Academy | Bossier City (LA) | 71111-4409 |
| 160117 | Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School | Bossier City (LA) | 71111 |
| 158477 | Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport (LA) | 71104 |
| 159027 | Guy's Shreveport Academy of Cosmetology Inc | Shreveport (LA) | 71105 |
| 435000 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | Shreveport (LA) | 71103 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bossier City, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
| TXA | Texarkana | 100 East Front Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Bossier City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bossier City Post Office | Bossier City (LA) | 71111 |
| Downtown Shrevepor Post Office | Shreveport (LA) | 71101 |
| Centenary Post Office | Shreveport (LA) | 71104 |
| Industrial Post Office | Shreveport (LA) | 71107 |
| Shrevepor Post Office | Shreveport (LA) | 71102 |
Other cities in Bossier Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bossier Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Red Chute | 6,261 | City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Haughton | 3,243 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Benton | 2,092 | Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Plain Dealing | 935 | Town in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Palmetto | 156 | Village in St. |
Distance to Other Cities
Bossier City distances to largest Louisiana cities